Remember Fallen Officers As Heroes

"Our collective prayers and condolences go out to the families of NYPD Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos. In the midst of such grief and loss, we remember these fallen officers as heroes who dedicated their lives to the most selfless and courageous profession.

This tragedy impacts us all. Police officers are the fabric of our communities. They exemplify bravery and sacrifice - men and women who put themselves in harm's way each day and who risk their own lives to protect ours.

In recent weeks many have called into question the performance and integrity of our police officers. It has been a disappointing and disrespectful dialogue. Police officers deserve nothing less than an unwavering commitment from leaders in communities they serve. The brave men and women who put on a badge each day and protect our families and neighborhoods will always have my steadfast support and profound gratitude for the work they do every day."